1998 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual - Page 205
1998 Chevrolet Lumina Manual
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9. Now connect the black negative (-) cable to the good battery's negative (-) terminal. Don't let the otherend touch anything until the next doesn 't go step. The other endof the negative cable to the dead battery. It goes to a heavy, unpainted, metal part the on engine of the vehicle with dead battery. the 10. Attach the cable at least18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts tha move. The electrical connection is as good just there, but the chance sparks getting back to the of battery is much less. 11. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the enginefor a while. 12. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery. it If won't start after a few tries, it probably needs service. 13. Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting. Take care that they don't touch each other or any other metal. 5-7